The Imposition of Sentences Required by Statute for Those Convicted

question 48

Multiple Choice

The imposition of sentences required by statute for those convicted of a particular crime or a particular crime with special circumstances is called:

• A) voluntary sentencing.
• B) indeterminate sentencing.
• C) presumptive sentencing.
• D) mandatory minimum sentencing.

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